Ascension News (February 3, 2023)

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Tomorrow, February 2, is known as ‘The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, (Candlemas).  We are all familiar with the story of Simeon and Anna’s joyful experience of seeing the Baby Jesus in the temple. May we in reflecting on the Temple event of long ago, and in celebrating Candlemas (the winter festival of birth and light) celebrate also the … Read More

Ascension News (January 27, 2023)

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This Sunday past, the focus was on the conversion of St. Paul, as told in Acts 9: 1-19.  There are lessons to be learned from that conversion, one in particular is that ‘no one is outside of God’s reach”, anyone can come to Jesus and receive the grace of Christ, if, like Paul, we repent.  ‘Paul’, the one who was … Read More

Ascension News (January 20, 2022)

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January 18 to January 25 marks the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – an annual time period that recognizes the diverse expressions of our unity in Christ’s church.  The theme for the week is ‘Do Good; Seek Justice’ (Isaiah 1:17). May we always seek greater unity, and may it be in service to the love and justice God has revealed in … Read More

Ascension News (December 30, 2022)

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As the New Year unfolds in a few days, here’s hoping that the months ahead will be filled with new hope, fulfilled dreams, new experiences, good health, and many great memories.  2022 was not an easy year as many people and businesses struggled to rise from the negative effects of the pandemic.  Let’s trust that with God’s help, 2023 will … Read More

Ascension News (December 23, 2022)

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In the midst of the celebrations of the Christmas Season, let us not forget that ‘Jesus is the reason for the season.’ We read about Him in Isaiah 9:6 ‘For unto us a child is born,… His name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” A few reminders for you: The Christmas services: … Read More

Ascension News (December 16, 2022)

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Next Sunday, December 18, is the Fourth Sunday in Advent – with ‘LOVE’ as the theme.  All four candles will be lit on our Advent wreath, which indicates we have once again almost completed the Advent Journey.  As Christmas approaches, maybe it’s a good time for us to ponder the words of N. Maxwell, ‘Each of us is an innkeeper … Read More